Police in Farmington Hills searching for suspect in attack on woman

The Farmington Hills Police Department has released a sketch of a man officials said brutally attacked a woman with a club-type object at her front door.

Officials have asked for the public’s help in identifying the man who assaulted a woman at the front entrance of her apartment at the Village Green Condominium Complex around 11 p.m. Jan. 16.

“We’ve received a lot of tips and we’re following up on daily leads,” said Police Chief Charles Nebus Friday.

The attack on the 42-year-old woman happened when she had just arrived home at the complex on Eight Mile Road and Grand River Avenue.

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“She was making trips back and forth to her car, and the suspect came up and clubbed her, seriously injuring her,” said Nebus.

The chief was hesitant to say whether the club-type weapon used in the attack was a baseball bat.

“It was some type of wooden, club-like object,” said Nebus.

He added that the Farmington Hills woman is still hospitalized, but her condition is improving.

“This was a brutal, unprovoked attack that certainly caused a lot of concern,” said the chief. “We appreciate the tips and continue to follow up on them. We’re hoping printing this sketch helps, as well.”

Farmington Hills police are also working with the Northville City Police Department, which is investigating a similar attack that happened in their area on the same day.Northville police Captain Mike Carlson said there was nothing new to report on that attack.

“There are similarities and we are still investigating,” Carlson said.

Officials say evidence of that attack was found in the woods near Founders Sports Park and the Green Hill Apartment Complex on Eight Mile and Halsted roads.

According to Farmington Hills authorities, the suspect is described as a black man who is about 35 years old.

He is around 6 feet tall with a medium build, and wore a beige jacket and blue jeans during the attack. He was driving a light brown late ‘90s Ford Taurus sedan, officials report.

Anyone with information involving either assault — or who recognizes the suspect — is encouraged to contact the Farmington Hills Police Department at 248-871-2610.